Experts Cast Their Votes: Class of 2014 Canine Yearbook Awards

All across the country, high school seniors are decorating caps, practicing speeches and planning graduation parties. And, of course, with the end of school come the perennial senior superlatives. Who will win Best Smile? Who is Most Likely to Become President? Only time — and the class yearbook, of course — will tell.

It got us thinking about how that process would go in a high school made up entirely of dog breeds. Is there a breed that's clearly Most Dramatic or Most Likely to Succeed?

We polled 267 veterinary professionals (including veterinarians, vet techs and office managers) to see which breeds would win the most votes in various categories. Think you know which breed is Most Athletic or Biggest Flirt? See if your answers match the pros'.

Your 2014 Canine Class Superlatives

Biggest Flirt: Golden Retriever

No matter where you see him, this playful pup is never alone — and that’s exactly the way he likes it. He’s all about family, friends and having a fabulous time. Dog lovers everywhere find him irresistible, and he couldn't be happier about it.

It's not surprising the Golden Retriever took home this honor. The sweet, gentle people-pleaser makes friends with almost everyone he meets.

Class Loudmouth: Beagle

He’s loud and proud and never at a loss for woofs. This town crier has something to say about everything, and he thinks everyone wants to hear it.

His fans consider his voice musical, although his fans' neighbors might disagree. The Beagle will sing along to sirens, narrate or "give tongue" while hunting, and bark at strangers who approach his door, and his propensity for baying is well-documented. "Loudmouth" is rather apt for him, we'd say — of course, we'd say so with love.